The Land of the Dead

Who are the Laestrygonians?

• A race of giants

• A race of cannibals

• A group of sorcerers

• A tribe of sailors

Who informs Odysseus that he must journey to the land of the dead?

• Aeolus

• Circe

• Tiresias

• Helios

Odysseus's journey to the land of the dead is to consult the blind prophet ____. A) Helios B) Tiresias C) Circe D) Aeolus.

• Helios

• Tiresias

• Circe

• Aeolus

Before departing from Circe's island, Odysseus is informed that he must consult the blind prophet ____.

• Helios

• Tiresias

• Aeolus

• Laestrygonians

Who is Tiresias in the context of the text?

• A) A king

• B) A warrior

• C) A seer

• D) A sailor

Fill in the blank: The souls gathered around the pit, stirred out of ______.

• Erebus

• Hades

• Olympus

• Tartarus

What emotion did the speaker feel when the souls came to the pit?

• Joy

• Fear

• Anger

• Sadness

What does the spirit want Odysseus to remember him by?

• A song

• A cairn

• A sword

• A ship

Who is the 'man of woe' referred to in the passage?

• Autolycus

• Odysseus

• Telemachus

• Thebes

What does the prince of those with the gift of speech advise the great captain to do?

• Raid the beeves

• Hold fast to your intent

• Quit the violet sea

• Make fair sacrifice to Lord Poseidon.